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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.78, 3,584.02 and 928.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.78, 3,584.02 and 928.92 is: 1,392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.78 : 3,584.02 = 928.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.78/3,584.02 = 928.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.78x = 3,584.02 × 928.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.78x = 3,329,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,267.86/2,390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.54

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